#130F10 Hex Color

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This nearly black shade offers a softer alternative to pure black, acting as a grounded, neutral anchor. Because #130f10 is so desaturated and dim, it works best as a large-scale UI background or for subtle typography where high contrast is needed. It reads extremely well with crisp white text, providing an accessible, professional foundation for minimal design layouts. The hex code for this ashy grey is #130f10.

Questions about #130f10

What is #130f10 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #130f10 is rgb(19, 15, 16), in HSL hsl(345, 12%, 7%) and in CMYK 0%, 21%, 16%, 93%. Browse more shades of black with names and hex codes.
Why choose #130f10 over pure black for UI design?
Using #130f10 provides a softer, less harsh contrast than pure black, which reduces eye strain on digital screens. It creates a more natural, professional depth in interface elements like text, card backgrounds, or subtle border accents without looking clinical or flat.
What colors pair well with #130f10?
Because #130f10 is a neutral near-black, it serves as an excellent base for high-contrast white text or light, desaturated palettes. It works particularly well when paired with soft charcoal or muted slate tones to maintain a cohesive, sophisticated, and minimal aesthetic throughout your layout.
Is #130f10 readable on white or black?
#130f10 has a 19.03:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.10:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.